“Mary said, ‘Behold, I am the handmaid of the Lord. Let it be done to me according to your word.’ Then the angel departed from her.” (Luke 1:38) Dear Friends – Whatever God asks of us, however severe or demanding His request, could we be so quick to respond as Mary did and reply: “Okay God, whatever you want, I’m totally yours. Take my life and use it as You …
“Unless you people see signs and wonders, you will never believe.” (John 4:48) Dear Friends – There is a subtle note of exasperation and disappointment in Christ’s voice as He utters those words above… it’s as if He were saying: “Couldn’t you just believe My Words and reason with your minds that what I say is logical and true… must I perform Divine magic in order to get your …
“The angel said to her, “Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God. Behold, you will conceive in your womb and bear a son, and you shall name him Jesus.” Mary said, “Behold, I am the handmaid of the Lord. May it be done to me according to your word.” Then the angel departed from her.” (Luke 1:30-31, 38) Dear Friends – Imagine being told, …
“Do whatever He tells you.” (John 2:5) Dear Friends – One of my favorite passages in the New Testament is the accounting of the Wedding Feast at Cana; it is abundantly rich with theological insight and the symbolism so openly displayed makes understanding apparent. Jesus, His mother Mary, and His disciples were all invited to a wedding feast at which Mary noticed at some point, that they ran out …
“When Jesus (from the cross) saw His mother, and the disciple whom He loved standing nearby, He said to His mother, “Woman, behold, your son!” Then He said to the disciple, “Behold, your mother!” From that hour the disciple took her into his own household.” (John 19:26-27) Dear Friends – The very last thing Jesus did before dying was to give His Mother another son to love and care for, as …
“Seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all things will be given you besides.” (Matthew 6:33) Calendar 4 St. John Vianney 8 St. Dominic 10 St. Lawrence 14 St. Maximilia Kolbe 15 Assumption of BVM 23 St. Rose of Lima 28 St. Augustine Dear Friends ~ The saints highlighted this month are among the most renowned of church history. St. …